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KUP 296N

1975 MG B

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,255 mi
Last recorded50,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUP 296N
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,255 miles

Brake fluid reservoir - mist of oil

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,220 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake fluid reservoir - mist of oil

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,594 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 49,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall heavily perished and exposing ply cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front and rear tyres differ in size.

Front anti-roll bar slightly bent.

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone spring pan corroding.

Nearside rear inner wheel arch (leading edge) corroding and getting weak.

Offside headlamp discoloured.

Various suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 5 May 2015 48,945 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 48,904 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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KUP 296N is a 1975 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUP 296N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KUP 296N registered?

KUP 296N is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 27 June 1975.

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